OPS Research Lab Assistant

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The OPS Research Lab at the University of Florida in Gainesville invites applications for a Lab Assistant to support sponsored projects. The role emphasizes animal care, rehabilitation interventions, data collection, and collaboration with researchers to ensure successful study progress.

Responsibilities include tissue processing, electrophysiology, data analysis, and adherence to biosafety and IACUC requirements, with opportunities to contribute to weekly lab meetings and updates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 1-2 years of laboratory or healthcare-related experience.
• Experience with handling rodents, electrophysiology, or immunohistochemistry is preferred but not required.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel and PowerPoint; willingness to work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Participate in animal care and handling, including acclimation to testing and training environments and postoperative care and monitoring.
• Conduct daily rehabilitation interventions (e.g., treadmill exercise, diaphragm pacing and gas exposures).
• Conduct behavioral assessments (e.g., whole body plethysmography) and extract data.
• Participate in electrophysiological assessments (e.g., EMG recordings) and extract data.
• Participate in tissue processing (sectioning, immunohistochemistry, imaging, quantification).
• Assist with organization and maintenance of data files.
• Assist with implementing IACUC, EH&S and biosafety protocols.
• Collaborate with Principal Investigator and students to ensure project completion.
• Perform data collection and analysis, prepare research updates, and attend weekly lab meetings.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

OPS Research Lab Assistant

Job No: 540864

Work Type: Full Time

Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories: Biology/Life Science, Veterinary Medicine/Animal Care

Department: 33050000 - HP-PHYSICAL THERAPY

Job Description

Classification Title: OPS-Sponsored Projects Non-Clerical

Classification Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree and 1-2 years of laboratory or healthcare-related experience.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Participate in animal care and handling, including acclimation to testing and training environments and postoperative care and monitoring.
• Conduct daily rehabilitation interventions (e.g., treadmill exercise, diaphragm pacing and gas exposures).
• Conduct behavioral assessments, (e.g., whole body plethysmography) and extract data.
• Participate in electrophysiological assessments (e.g., acute and chronic EMG recordings) and extract data.
• Participate in tissue processing, including sectioning, immunohistochemistry, imaging and quantification.
• Assist laboratory staff with organization and maintenance of data files.
• Assist with implementation of all IACUC, EH&S and biosafety protocols.
• Work closely with Principal Investigator and laboratory graduate students and post-docs to ensure successful completion of ongoing laboratory projects.
• Participate in general laboratory care and maintenance including preparing solutions and reagents for experiments, cleaning and basic equipment maintenance.
• Perform data collection and analysis, prepare research updates, reports, and attending weekly lab meetings.

Expected Salary

$15.00 - $20.00 per hour; commensurate with education and experience.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and 1-2 years of laboratory or healthcare-related experience.

Preferred

Experience with handling rodents, electrophysiology, or immunohistochemistry are preferred, but not required. Proficiency in using Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Willing to work flexible hours as needed.

Health Assessment Required:Yes

Applications Close

16 September 2026

Our Commitment

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.